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The High Court has ruled that there is no need to issue multiple claim forms in cases brought by over 3,000 ex-service personnel for Noise Induced Hearing Loss against the Ministry of Defence.
The Court held that so long as all Claimants on the claim form had ‘sufficient commonality’ in relation to the issues to be determined and if it was convenient for such issues to be disposed of together, then a single set of Proceedings would be justified.
Consequently, all 3,449 claims could be issued using a single Claim Form. This is a welcomed decision, not least because of the significant backlogs and pressures presently facing the Court system.
What is Noise Induced Hearing Loss?
Noise Induced Hearing Loss (also referred to as NIHL) is a hearing impairment resulting from exposure to loud noise and often results from many years of unprotected exposure. Many people who suffer from NIHL also suffer from tinnitus which is a ringing or buzzing type sound heard in the ears or head and can be incredibly distressing and debilitating.
Exposure to noise at work is commonplace, especially amongst manufacturing and heavy industry sectors such as in steelworks, on construction sites, highway maintenance and factory work.
Why make a claim with Oakwood Solicitors?
Oakwood Solicitors Ltd agrees to work on your Industrial Disease claim on a ‘no-win, no-fee’ basis. If your claim is unsuccessful, you will not be expected to pay us a penny.
If you are successful in your claim, we take a percentage of the compensation meaning that the only time we will receive money is if we have brought your claim to a fruitful conclusion.
Further reading
Noise Induced Hearing Loss: Frequently asked questions – Oakwood Solicitors
Noise induces hearing loss claims – Oakwood Solicitors
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Natasha Hardy is a Solicitor and Head of the Industrial Disease Department, specialising in Industrial Disease matters and has experience in handling a wide range of cases including claims for Noise-I…
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